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Happy new week y’all! It’s by His grace we still exist, and by His grace we’d continue to exist and witness the wedding of one of our many celebrities, Dr Sid and fiancée Simi Osomo who kicked off their journey into
marriage on Sunday December 8, 2013.
The couple held their family introduction in Lagos, to officially begin plans for their wedding next year.
The small official introductory event was attended by family, close friends and (of course) a few celebrities including Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Tunde Ednut, DJ Caise and Tiwa Savage and husband Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun.

It would be recalled that Dr. Sid had popped
the question to his fiancée in Venice sometime in August this year.

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In other wedding news, actor Aremu Afolayan‘s traditional marriage took place on Saturday December 7th 2013. The marriage rites, was said to have been
held in Abuja where Aremu resides and was attended by a few friends. However, most of his colleagues and even family members were said to be missing from the ceremony including fellow actors and brothers Kunle
and Gabriel Afolayan.

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Now, from the producers of the drama that persisted between Don Jazzy and Wande Coal, and just recently Tonto Dikeh and Linda Ikeji, we bring you the latest
blockbuster, ‘the recent spat between Charles Novia and Rita Dominic ‘.
Following a recent release by
Producer, Charles Novia on Nollwood’s five best actresses with Rita Dominic taking the least position, the two celebrities have engaged in a twitter battle.
Charles had stated that Rita’s role in the movie 'Finding Mercy‘ was not impressive. He wrote “I also watched her in another recently released movie, ‘Finding Mercy’ but felt that she gave a listless and
lukewarm performance in that flick “. He also wrote (on his website) to the effect that the actress has more to prove and should thus be selective of her roles from thereon out.
This seems to have pissed off the actress as she replied him on twitter as soon as her role in the same movie was appreciated by the Best of Nollywood (BON) awards. ‘Check that Charles has not drowned himself.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS ENGLISH (BONAwards): Rita Dominic for ‘Finding Mercy’. She tweeted on Friday, December 6.
The producer did not however relent in his earlier view as he replied, ‘Dear Rita Dominic: I am still alive and won’t die for a looong time. My opinion of your role in Finding Mercy still persists. Congrats.’
Charles Novia released his controversial list on Thursday, December 5 with Mercy Johnson at the top of the chart and Tamara Eteimo coming second. Damilola Adegbite and Yvonne Okoro were placed third and fourth respectively.

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Actors O.C Ukeje and Omoni Oboli were the biggest winners at the Best of Nollywood (BON) awards held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Asaba, Delta State.
Ukeje got the award for ‘Best Actor in a Lead Role’ for his performance in the movie ‘ Alan Poza’, while Oboli was awarded the ‘Best Actress in a Lead Role’ for her outstanding role in the flick, ‘ Brother’s Keeper ’. Producer Kenneth Gyang’s ‘ Confusion Na Wa ’received five awards, the most by a single movie at the event.

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In other news, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has reportedly placed a ban on 25 of our favourite songs including hits from D’banj (Tony Montana), Wizkid (The Matter), Davido (Gobe), Olamide (Stupid Love) and Timaya (Ukwu). The ban also extends to a number of foreign songs including Rihanna‘s ‘Pour it up’, Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Ice’, Miley Cyrus‘ ‘Wrecking ball’, 2chainz‘s ‘Birthday’ and Ash Hamman‘s ‘Thirsty for you’.

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Ending these updates on a wonderful note however, our very own Femi Kuti has once again been nominated for a Grammy Award! This would make his 4th nomination in 10years. The Nigerian Afrobeat singer and saxophonist has been nominated in the ‘World Music’ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream’ album released under Knitting Factory Records.
The Kuti brother has been swarmed with congratulatory messages on Twitter where he presumably received the news following his tweet ” Really haven’t heard.Thanks “, while replying a congratulatory tweet.

Although Femi Kuti has not walked away with any of the awards following his previous nominations, I say it is an honour just to be recognised for doing what you love when you do it so well. Africa is proud of you, Nigeria is proud of you, and we are definitely rootingfor your win.

So, while ya’ll have a great week ahead, don’t forget to go online and vote for our own. Ciao!